Tested On: Xbox 360/PC
The X11 headset is a wired headset designed for use with the Xbox 360 and PC, though anything with standard audio input/output jacks should work fine.
It's a headset.There is nothing witty to say about it.
The sound quality of the headset is pretty good, it is easy to make out small sounds which would be difficult to detect with regular speakers and of course the benefit of a headset is you can listen to your games at a decent volume without disturbing other people. In addition the device contains separate volume controls for chat and game audio allowing you to fine tune volumes so you can hear both the game and your fellow players.
The headset is powered by USB, which can be slightly problematic if you already make use of all of your ports, though a USB adaptor can be purchased to enable use of a different power source. Personally I tend to power the headset from my PC (and its greater number of ports) even when on my Xbox.
There are a number of wires from the headset; on the xbox there is the wire to the controller and the wire to the Xbox (or whatever device is powering it) as well as the wire which piggybacks the audio out cable. On the PC, instead of connecting to a controller the audio out connects along with the audio in, meaning slightly less mess. The wires however are fairly long (16ft) but on the Xbox specifically they are a bit untidy.
The headset is fairly comfortable although I do sometimes find it causes a little bit of irritation with my glasses. It does have an adjustable frame though so it is easy to loosen if it is too tight.
One problem I have with the headset is that it seems quite prone to interference, although whether this is an issue specifically with the headset or with other devices I have is unclear. Still it is quite off putting to have the headset start buzzing when you are trying to concentrate.
All in all it is a good headset though, and a considerable upgrade from my old speakers/official Xbox headset combo. And if the wires are an issue there's always the option of the wireless model.
Rating:
Functionality: 8/10 [Works very well barring interference]
Ease Of Use: 7/10 [Reasonably comfortable even for the long haul, shame about the tangle of the wires]
Aesthetics: 8/10 [Good looking]
Value For Money: 8/10 [Reasonable price for what you get]
Overall: 8/10
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